Category Archives: Childhood and children

Video | “Nadi Hudin Khon”: Song 1 from Santali video album “Ale Ato” (Our Village) – West Bengal

Posted on 11/01/2019 by website administrator

 1 Nadi Hudin Khon (From Childhood) [Starting from 1:06] Theme A daughter tells her mother: Dear mother, you brought me up from childhood but you were not able to make use of my physical strength. You nourished me as … Continue reading →

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Teaching Santal children by Boro Baski

Posted on 07/01/2019 by website administrator

Since the inceptions of our organization we have been working towards striking a balance between our traditional way of life and modernity. The transition to a modern life should be gradual and not stressful, and allow us to keep rooted … Continue reading →

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Helping children learn in their own language: StoryWeaver

Posted on 29/12/2018 by website administrator

With over 10,000 stories in 124 languages, StoryWeaver is a vibrant reading site that helps children learn while giving a boost to obscure languages | Read the full story by P. Anima in The Hindu BusinessLine (28 December 2018) >> … Continue reading →

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In support of India’s tribal women: Find information provided on Government and NGO websites

Posted on 19/12/2018 by website administrator

Women’s rights are human rights. But in these troubled times, as our world becomes more unpredictable and chaotic, the rights of women and girls are being reduced, restricted and reversed. Empowering women and girls is the only way to protect … Continue reading →

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Jointly creating storybooks in familiar languages for first-generation learners: Suchana, Pratham Books and StoryWeaver – West Bengal

Posted on 18/12/2018 by website administrator

Books take tribal kids back to school Boishakhi Dutt, The Telegraph (Calcutta), 21 June 2018 | Read the full story and view larger images here >> Calcutta: Churki Hansda remembers standing on the road instead of going to school on … Continue reading →

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